About Chris
Chris is an award-winning community and collaboration leader, who always thinks "people first, technology next." For more than 20 years, he has helped organizations build relationships with their audiences through strategic communication, community management, content development, and global business strategy. He believes in aligning community with business goals to design meaningful online experiences and deliver measurable business results. He is driven by a passion to empower companies to leverage the power of community as a strategic asset and competitive advantage in the marketplace.
In 2005, Chris began his community journey launching and growing a live music community that explores and celebrates the concert fan experience. Throughout his career he has helped agencies, clients and big brands build strategies that engage and deepen relationships with their customer and employee audiences. Currently, he is Head of Community at Esri. Chris speaks, teaches and consults regularly. Contact Chris.